Training

Hoo Ness Yacht Club has excellent RYA Accredited Training facilities and can offer the following courses, which will be run at the Club House:

Essential Navigation and Seamanship
(2 days)

Suitable for complete beginners

Day Skipper Theory
(6 Sundays)

Most suitable for those with a little experience, especially those
planning to attend a practical course and also those with experience
who feel they need to refresh or update their knowledge.

Coastal Skipper /Yachtmaster
Theory (6 days)

A pre-requisite for a practical assessment at either level, assumes
knowledge and experience to Day Skipper level.

Marine VHF Radio Short Range Certificate Course (1 day)

Covers use of marine radio including GMDSS. Routine, distress and urgency procedures and the attainment of the marine radio "Short Range Certificate" and "Authority to Operate".

International Certificate of
Competence (ICC) and/or
CEVNI testing.

The ICC test is both theoretical and practical and in total takes 3-4
hours , for the practical part the candidate must provide an
appropriate vessel (and crew if required).A CEVNI endorsed ICC is required for most European inland waterways with the exception of The Netherlands.

In addition to the above courses and tests the following one day courses can be arranged at or through Hoo Ness Yacht Club if there is
sufficient demand.

First Aid Afloat
Course Type : Theory, Adult & Junior Course
Minimum pre-course experience : None
Assumed Knowledge : None
Course Content : First aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen, including a knowledge of the treatment for hypothermia.
Course Goals: An understanding of basic first aid afloat.
Duration : 1 dayNote: The course completion certificate has a life of 3 years and an in date one must be produced by anyone undertaking a Coastal Skipper or
Yachtmaster practical assessment.

Any one wishing to undertake any these courses should indicate this on the booking form and forward it to: